Home Decorating

Well-chosen accessories are the perfect finishing touch that every room deserves. In this class, you'll learn from a professional interior designer how to select the right shapes and sizes for your accessories and how to place them into the correct proportionate space. Choices of color and the combinations of patterns will be demonstrated. After this class, your rooms will reflect your personality with a professional touch. Second class is a 2-hour field trip on Saturday morning, 9/30. Provide own transportation. Cost for adults 60 and over $20.50.

***CLASS WITHDRAWN_WW 201*** Give your home a face lift! Whether you prefer a bold or quiet color scheme, our experienced interior designer will show you how to select the best options for your space. You'll learn the secret of achieving a properly balanced and equally distributed color placement. We'll explore the combination of patterns in fabrics and furniture and how to integrate these patterns into your space. The selection of paint color, the color choices of wood tone, counter tops, cabinets, light fixtures and hardware will be addressed. Second class is a 2-hour field trip on Saturday morning, 9/30. Cost for adults 60 and over $20.50.

Explore the decor process as an interior designer does, thinking through the potential for enhanced beauty and improved function in your own home. We will talk about YOUR needs...YOUR desires... YOUR "givens" (what you will keep and work with). We'll talk about quick-fixes, where to shop and who to go to for more help, classic decor mistakes and much more, including how to achieve budget-friendly make-overs and re-designs. You'll benefit from "fresh eyes" and a new understanding of design basics. Bring 3 of your favorite decorating magazines. Cost for adults 60 and over $38.50.

***Class withdrawn_ROOM CHANGED TO CN 230*** FEES ADJUSTED. NOW $19. WAS $29.* * *Have you ever wondered what your treasures are worth? Are you afraid to get rid of items in your home because they might be valuable and you did not know? Do you know what makes something valuable? Maria Gianino, International Society of Appraisers, Accredited Member and Certified Appraiser of Legacy Appraisals will give you the 10 characteristics to consider when determining the value of your personal property. This will be a fun and lively interactive presentation and although we will not have the time to discuss your individual items we will have items available to help you with the identification of what you may have at home. No senior discount.